Is it legal for household help to write up a Will with no legal representation for someone who was very ill?

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Is it legal for household help to write up a Will with no legal representation for someone who was very ill?

My brother died one week ago today. His neighbor lady wrote his living Will and then later wrote his last Will. I am getting a copy of it although she said I don’t need to see it. I was not named as a beneficiary but the hired help and this neighbor lady who wrote up the Will together were named. They have temselves inheriting all belongings – household items and furniture in his large home. They also took his car. Is it legal for riff raff to do this to my brother? His attorney did not know about this homemade Will. Hospice did not know about 2 teenage riff raff girls had moved into his home to “take care of him”

Asked on June 18, 2012 under Estate Planning, Michigan

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Kristina Combs / The Law Firm of Kristina L. Combs, PLLC

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

There are specific requirements that must be met in order for a Will to be enforceable.  This is why it is important to have an attorney draft your Will. Depending on how they drafted and executed the alleged Will, it may be invalid. Also, depending on the circumstances you may be able to contest the Will. You will need to discuss your options with an attorney. Obviously there is much more information that an attorney will need to assist you with finding your options.   


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